If you have spent time on your family tree then you've likely experienced the joys and roadblocks that often come with family history research—as they say, "It’s like reading a mystery where you’re the protagonist, and there literally is no end."

A while back we received an email from a member in Quebec. His name is Clement and he has stumbled into a brick wall: he has several family photos, which may have come from the USA circa 1900-1920. Clement has sent us an email asking for help identifying two photos from the families of Gagnon and Bouchard.

This photo is believed to have come from Fort Dreamer, Massachusetts and was sent to Clement's grandparents, Phillipe Gagnon and Marie Bouchard:

You may have been (or be in) in a similar situation—holding on to a photo that was sent to you after a relative's death—which may unlock an essential branch to your family tree. It's both comforting and admittedly a bit frustrating to think that somewhere, someone out there could have the missing facts, or is perhaps trying to put the same names to faces.

Any information on Clement's photos would be much appreciated.

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